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Unknown StokomaniFrance

Fake Stokomani shop selling an electric bike for 89 euros

A French-language shop whose page title ends in "Stokomani" sells a "Vélo électrique MileCity 1" (MileCity 1 electric bike) for 89.00€ instead of 300.00€, under a "Prix Déstockage" (clearance price) label and a "Stock limité – 4 articles restants" (limited stock, 4 items left) warning. It was reported on October 30, 2026, at stokomanie-france[.]com, an address with an extra "e" in the name that was registered on September 11, 2026, about seven weeks before the report. The link carried paid-advert tracking tags from Facebook.

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Part of Fake Branded Online Store Scam
Unknown Orange MoneyJordan

Fake Orange Money Jordan login page that sends your password, code and ID photo to Telegram

An Arabic-language page titled "Orange Money - تسجيل الدخول" (Orange Money sign-in) asks for a phone number starting with 077, 078 or 079 and a password. The page code then asks for a code sent by text message, then a wallet number, national number or passport number, ID number and date of birth, and finally opens the camera to photograph the front of an ID card. Each step is sent to a Telegram bot, and the person running it chooses what the page asks for next. It was reported on October 29, 2026, at orangemoneyjordann[.]blogspot[.]com, a free Blogger blog that forwards visitors to a page on htmlspace[.]app.

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Part of Cloud-Hosted Phishing Page Scam
Unknown TakealotSouth Africa

Fake Takealot daily deal page selling a kitchen appliance bundle at 65% off

A product page with the Takealot name and logo offers a Defy 30L microwave, a Russell Hobbs 6.5L air fryer and a Mellerware glass kettle together for R 599 instead of R1,697, under a "Daily Deal" countdown and an "UP TO 65% OFF" badge. It copies Takealot shopping features such as takealot.credit monthly payments, TakealotMORE free delivery, eBucks and Discovery Miles, and next-day delivery to Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. It was reported from South Africa on October 29, 2026, at tekalotke[.]vercel[.]app, a free Vercel hosting address that is not a Takealot address. The link carried paid-advert tracking tags that included a Facebook click identifier.

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Part of Fake Branded Online Store Scam
Unknown TokopediaIndonesia

Fake Tokopedia help page that offers redelivery or a refund, then asks you to sign in

An Indonesian-language page with the Tokopedia logo is titled "Pusat Bantuan & Layanan" (Help and service center). Under the heading "Layanan Pelanggan" (Customer service) it asks you to choose an action for your order: request a redelivery, request a refund, or get a refund to your credit card limit. Below the buttons it offers sign-in with Google, e-mail or TikTok Shop. It was reported from Indonesia on October 29, 2026, through a bitly[.]cx short link that opened pusatbantuanrefund-tokopedia[.]webu[.]biz[.]id. Pages with the same menu have been reported on other addresses since September 14, 2026.

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Part of Fake Online Shop Refund Form Scam
Unknown TelegramIndonesia

Fake Indonesian registration page that asks for your Telegram login code and two-step password

An Indonesian-language page titled "Daftar Sekarang" (Register now) says registration for 2026 is open to all people in Indonesia. It asks for your full name as written on your e-KTP identity card and your active Telegram phone number. It then says a code will be sent by an "official Telegram bot" and asks for that 5-digit code, followed by your Telegram two-step verification password. After that it asks for your full address, postal code, province, city and bank name, and tells you to wait 24 hours for an eligibility check. The page never says what you are registering for. It was reported from Indonesia on October 28, 2026, at css4.regnows-dfg[.]com, and the same page was reported on other subdomains of that address since August 21, 2026.

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Part of Messaging App Login Code Theft Scam
SMS Job ScamAmazon

Fake Amazon recruiter text sent as a contact card with the job pitch hidden in the notes

An RCS text message from +1 (310) 809-2469 has no written message in it, only a shared contact card named "Job Search". Opening the card shows a second phone number, +1 (305) 784-6420, and a Notes field that holds the job pitch. The note says it is from "Sophia from Amazon's Recruiting Department", says your profile was reviewed, and offers a part-time remote position helping "the merchant" update product information to increase product visibility. The rest of the note is cut off in the screenshot. The phone showed its warning that the message came from an unknown sender and may be spam. The card was received in the United States on October 28, 2026. Putting the pitch inside a contact card instead of the message text may be meant to get past spam filters that read message text.

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Part of Remote Job Offer Text from Fake Recruiter
Unknown TikTok ShopIndonesia

Fake TikTok Shop refund form that asks how much money you want back

An Indonesian-language page titled "Tiktok Shop" calls itself a "Formulir Pengajuan Refund Saldo" (balance refund request form). It says refunds from TikTok Shop go back automatically to the payment method used at checkout, and shows tabs for TikTok, ShopeePay, DANA, GoPay / Tokopedia and credit cards. It asks you to enter the refund amount in rupiah and press "Ajukan Permintaan" (submit request), and says the money usually arrives in 1 to 3 minutes. It gives a WhatsApp number, 08217553577, as "TikTok Shop Help". According to the saved page analysis, what you enter is sent to a Telegram bot. The page was reported twice from Indonesia on October 27, 2026, at ajukanpermintaan-pengembaliandana-t[.]vercel[.]app, a free hosting address not run by TikTok.

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Part of Fake Online Shop Refund Form Scam
Unknown ANCSouth Africa

Fake ANC R300 campaign giveaway that asks for your bank account number

A page using the name and logo of the African National Congress (ANC), a South African political party, says the party is "giving out Instant free R300 Rand as part of 2026 campaign for all South Africans". A counter claims 4548 South Africans have already received their R300. The page asks for your bank name and account number, then your name, then says the payment is pending until you complete a "Human verification process". The saved page analysis also recorded a step that asks you to share the page with five WhatsApp groups or 15 friends to unlock the payment. The page was reported from South Africa on October 27, 2026, at shrlnk[.]site, a short-link address that has nothing to do with the ANC.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown Job ScamRecruitment Phishing

UK jobs page that asks for your Gmail address and password to apply

A page at whitlockfinancials[.]com shows a picture that reads "NEW PLANS FOR UK JOBS", "JOB OPENING !!!" and "APPLY" next to a United Kingdom flag. Under the picture are only two boxes, "gmail address" and "gmail password", and a button that says "Apply now job". There is no company name, job title, job description or contact detail. A real job application never needs your email password. The page was reported from Kenya on October 2 and October 26, 2026.

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Part of Fake Brand Recruitment Phishing

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Phishing

Attempts to trick victims into revealing credentials or sensitive info by impersonating trusted services.

17 scams

R

Refund / Invoice Bait

Fake invoices or 'refund' notices that trick victims into calling scammers or installing remote-access tools.

4 scams

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Tech Support / Remote Access

Scammers claim there is a virus or issue and request remote access or payment for fake fixes.

1 scam

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Investment / Crypto

Fraudulent investments or crypto scams promising guaranteed returns or exclusive offers.

4 scams

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Romance / Dating

Emotional manipulation via dating platforms leading to requests for money or gifts.

1 scam

M

Marketplace / Classifieds

Fake listings, rental scams, or overpayment schemes on marketplaces and classifieds.

3 scams

J

Job / Work-From-Home

Fake job offers requiring upfront fees, equipment purchases, or acting as a money mule.

5 scams

A

Advance Fee Fraud

Scammers promise a large payout, inheritance, contract transfer, or released funds, then demand fees, bank details, or identity documents before the money can be received.

4 scams

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Lottery / Prize

Fraudulent prize claims requiring fees or sensitive info to claim winnings.

2 scams

C

Charity / Disaster Relief

Fake charities exploiting disasters or tragedies to solicit fraudulent donations.

1 scam

S

Shipping / Delivery

Fake delivery notifications tricking victims into clicking malicious links or paying fees.

3 scams

I

Impersonation / Social Media

Accounts or pages impersonating individuals or brands to defraud followers.

2 scams

S

Smishing (SMS Phishing)

Phishing attempts delivered by text message linking to fake sites or requesting responses.

2 scams

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Extortion / Sextortion

Threats to expose sensitive or fake compromising information unless paid.

2 scams

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Malware / Attachment

Emails or downloads containing malicious attachments or links to malware.

3 scams

C

Credential Harvesting

Fake websites or forms designed to steal login details, MFA codes, or personal data.

5 scams

C

Crypto Wallet / Exchange Impersonation

Fake crypto wallets, exchanges, or airdrops designed to steal private keys or funds.

3 scams

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